Senior Automation Engineer - PLC & Python
Insight Global
Job Description
An Insight Global client has a role for a Senior Automation Engineer – PLC & Python supporting the Automated Cementing program. Based in Duncan, OK, you’ll help build a safety‑critical platform that replaces manual, click‑heavy cementing workflows with deterministic, software‑driven automation. This is a hands‑on role close to real equipment, operators, and global field operations working across PLCs (Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.), Python‑based orchestration above PLCs, and integrations via OPC‑UA/MQTT/REST while supporting testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting on live equipment. This person will either need to relocate, commute or travel to Duncan, OK on a regular basis to support this role.
Targeted Pay Range: $60-80/hr
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Skills and Requirements
• 10+ years in industrial automation / controls / systems integration
• Strong hands‑on PLC experience (any major platform)
• Python development experience used in real systems (automation, integration, tooling, orchestration)
• Experience working with industrial equipment, not just simulations
• Comfortable troubleshooting systems that mix hardware + software
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience • Experience in multi‑PLC environments or distributed control systems
• HMI / SCADA exposure
• Industrial networking or edge computing experience
• Oil & gas, cementing, or heavy equipment background (or willingness to learn fast)
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